Anderzander

Aragon What kind of finish did you get ?

I think we may be digressing from the original question..... But... :-) it's how much value you attach to the benefits it brings that determines whether its expensive to you. I would 'quite like one' to help with the low down torque curve when coming off tick over. £1k is too much for that when I have higher priorities for that money.. However, if my turbo went, and having seen second hand ones be duff ... I'd be considering the costs already subsidised by the price of a reconditioned one.

The variable geometry ones would be the way forward if it's affordable - have a look at Bell Auto Services web site as a start.... ?

Try a forum search too .... Clunk or clonk will yield a plethora of information on possible sources.

I took some of the responses as humorous .... I presume they were meant that way....

Lol

Not insulation .... But I fitted one of these and it's fantastic

http://www.landyspareparts.com/raised-air-intake-for-defender-39-along-wing-rhd-722-p.asp Out of stock there - but the V8 ones exit through the wing top vent.

They are a lot like painting that forth bridge ...... Except the corrosion is worse.

I may have missed it ....... But, its worth considering how good the chassis is now and what else needs doing. My 2000 Td5 90 is a keeper but, apart from the cross member, the chassis is excellent. There has also been a list of other jobs to do and money going into them. So whilst its my intention to fit one - it will come further down the line.

For more oomph get it remapped at somewhere like Bell Auto Services. For mechanical sympathy remove the EGR - all that junk going into the inlet can't be a good thing.

Last time I was down that way GLASS had asked for it not to be driven as it had a big washout on it. Hopefully next time :-)

Although in fairness we've not heard how bad the clunk is .....

Thank you ! I did think it may have been you, but couldn't find a post or pm about it, but thank you - I've dropped him an email :-)

I seem to remember that someone shared a supplier of Eberspachers on here a couple of years ago .... Where they were sure to work and at a fair price ....... But I can't remember who it was, who the supplier was, or when ....... Nor can I find it through searching ..... Can anyone help please ?

Gwyns are excellent - they get my vote. Easily fitted with all wings in place. The material is a good thickness and plenty strong enough when you see it in the flesh so to speak.

An RAF chap who did the wiring in tornados told me (when discussing soldered wires) they worked on the principle of 0.1v dropped for every soldered joint. I wonder what 15 scotchloks are ?

Why ? What could possibly go wrong ?

I'll have a look on my maps - trying to work out where that is.... I'm overdue a trip to Wales.

Not sure if this is answerable ... But how does it sound ? My original isn't in great shape and when it comes to replace it I may get one. Is it loud ?

As we speak the 90 is out the back with a rotten cross member cut off and a new one ready to go on..... Just as soon as the unexpected rot behind the crossmember is re fabricated. Once done I will love to hit the lanes with you again - it's way over due :-)

You're a clever soul Dan.

I'm pretty anonymous on here these days, but I do want to add my support and well wishes. Well done and keep on keeping on.

Just got my NFU renewal - £500 now Having mods is the tricky one. I'll give Flux and Peter Best a ring - see what they can do.

Thank you Ross - the flange felt smooth to the touch, but I definitely think its worth me swapping the flange out too.